Othello (1986)
Game Boy · 1986
About this game
Othello is a conversion of the board game.
Each player tries to fill the game board with as many discs of his color as possible.
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On each turn the player places a disc on the board by selecting a location where the opponents discs will become trapped between two of his discs.
The trapped discs are flipped over to the players color.
The game ends when the board is filled or time runs out, and the player with the greatest number of his color discs on the board wins.
Two players can play against each other, or one player against the computer.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Othello (1986) for Game Boy with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €8.99 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €8.85 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.87 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Othello (1986), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Othello (1986) worth?
Othello (1986) for Game Boy is currently worth €8.99 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Othello (1986) rare?
Othello (1986) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Othello (1986)?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Othello (1986) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Othello (1986) is currently worth €8.99 loose, versus €8.87 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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